How to Swap the Rear I/O Port Block on an iDoing Head Unit
If your iDoing unit arrives with the wrong rear ports for your car (here, a Camry XLE with the premium radio), iDoing can send a different port block. Remove the screws (the bottom-right one is longer), gently pry the block off with a flathead, then press the new one onto the fragile pins as flat as possible and screw it back in.
Full video (5 min): How to Change Rear I/O on Headunit | Idoing · John's YouTube channel
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Yes — you can install iDoing on the iDoing head units with the swappable plug-and-play rear port block (all the Toyota plugs on one module) with a 5 min DIY job. If your iDoing unit arrives with the wrong rear ports for your car (here, a Camry XLE with the premium radio), iDoing can send a different port block. Remove.
Overview
A short tutorial on changing the rear input/output block on an iDoing head unit. iDoing's plug-and-play units put all the Toyota plugs (10-pin, 6-pin, 28-pin and so on) onto one module on the back, and iDoing can swap that module if yours doesn't match the car. John needed it because the Camry he was working on was an XLE with the premium head unit, which uses completely different plugs, and iDoing's customer service quickly sent the right part. You only need a Phillips screwdriver and a flathead or pry tool. All the screws are the same size except the bottom-right one, which is extra long, so remember where it goes. Once the screws are out, slowly pry the block up with a flathead. It connects through a row of small pins that are very fragile, so check they're all straight and press the new block on as flat as possible without forcing it. Screw it back in and you're done. The replacement block plugs into a breakout harness with more connectors: the traditional Toyota-style plugs, camera leads for a reverse camera, and a small CAN bus box that plugs into its own port.
Vehicle & fitment
- Product
- iDoing Android head unit with a replaceable rear I/O port block, plus the alternate block with the traditional Toyota plugs, camera leads and a CAN bus box
- Shown on
- iDoing Toyota-style head unit (needed here for a Toyota Camry XLE with the premium head unit, whose plugs are different)
- iDoing head units with the swappable plug-and-play rear port block (all the Toyota plugs on one module)
- Why: the Camry XLE's premium audio uses different plugs; iDoing's customer service sent a matching port block (per the description)
Always confirm fitment for your exact year and trim with the seller before buying.
Tools & parts
Tools
- Phillips screwdriver
- Flathead screwdriver or another prying tool
Parts
- Replacement rear I/O port block from iDoing (matched to your car)
- Breakout harness with Toyota plugs and camera leads
- CAN bus box
Step by step
- 1
Know the port block▶ 0:08
iDoing's plug-and-play units have one module on the back carrying all the Toyota plugs: the 10-pin, 6-pin, 28-pin and so on. iDoing lets you swap that module.
- 2
Get the right block▶ 0:44
Ask iDoing for the block that matches your car. The Camry here was an XLE with the premium head unit, which has completely different plugs.
- 3
Remove the screws▶ 1:32
All the screws are the same size except the bottom-right one, which is extra long. Remember where it goes.
- 4
Pry the block off▶ 1:44
With all the screws out, slowly pry the block up with a flathead. Underneath you'll see it connects through a row of small pins.
- 5
Mind the pins▶ 2:11
The pins are very fragile. Don't force it; check every pin is straight before fitting the new block.
Warning: A bent pin can stop the unit from working. Go slowly.
- 6
Fit the new block flat▶ 2:34
Press the new block onto the pins as flat as possible, then screw it back in, long screw at the bottom right.
- 7
The new connectors▶ 3:12
This block has more connectors: it feeds a breakout harness with the traditional Toyota-style plugs and camera leads for a reverse camera.
- 8
CAN bus box▶ 4:04
Last, the small CAN bus box plugs into its own port on the harness.
Wiring notes
- Swappable rear block: all Toyota plugs (10-pin, 6-pin, 28-pin) on one module.
- Premium-audio cars (Camry XLE here) need a different block from iDoing.
- Breakout harness: Toyota plugs plus camera leads; CAN bus box on its own port.
Get the parts
- Phillips screwdriver set: Generic pickGeneric pickBuy ↗
- Clip and trim removal tool set: Generic pickGeneric pickBuy ↗
- iDoing head units (store)Buy direct ↗
- iDoing storeBuy ↗
- Where to buy (AliExpress)Buy ↗
CodeiDoing coupon code (NGOOYEN) — NGOOYEN
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some links are affiliate links.
FAQ
What vehicle does this head unit fit?
It is shown for the iDoing head units with the swappable plug-and-play rear port block (all the Toyota plugs on one module). Why: the Camry XLE's premium audio uses different plugs; iDoing's customer service sent a matching port block (per the description) Always confirm your exact year, trim and factory audio with the seller.
How long does the install take?
John's full video is 5 min. Plan on that much time for a careful DIY install, plus extra if you are new to dash work.
What tools do I need?
Tools called out in the guide: Phillips screwdriver; Flathead screwdriver or another prying tool.
Does it support wireless CarPlay or Android Auto?
Check the product listing for wired vs wireless CarPlay / Android Auto before you buy; John shows what worked in the video.
Where do I get the parts?
Use the buy links on this page for the unit and any harnesses John used. Some links are affiliate links.
Is this beginner-friendly?
The guide breaks the job into 8 steps with timestamps into the video. If you can remove trim panels carefully, you can follow along.
Full transcript
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0:00Hi everyone everyone, it's your boy John and I'm back again here with another video.
0:04Today we're going to be taking a look at this head unit by I, iDoing.
0:08So if you get a unit like this, iDoing has these plug and play, kind of like, it's a
0:15basically like a chip where it has all the Toyota plugs into it.
0:20Let me remove that.
0:22So this is the the normal traditional Toyota plugs, we have the 10 pin, the 8 pin, or
0:29the 6 pin, sorry, and then 28 pin, etc.
0:33But now, though this is really great, iDoing also has the option of swapping these two.
0:40So I'm going to show you guys how to swap these in case you ever need to swap.
0:44Let I'm going to show you the block that I'm going to have to change it with.
0:48So in this bag right here, I have the whole section with the ports.
1:06So there, you have it
1:32So all of the screws were the same size, besides this bottom right one, and you can just
1:39remember that this one is going to be extra long.
1:44To remove it, I had to use a flat head screwdriver.
1:49All the screws that we mentioned in are pulled up and I took a flat head right here and
1:55I just slowly pried it.
1:57After prying it, you can only see how it gets connected with all these little ports right
2:03here.
2:04You can see that the pins where it plugs and play, so it's nice and easy, it's all it's
2:09going to take.
2:11So let's slowly pull it in here. Now, you want to be careful and not that force
2:22it too much, because let's remove it again.
2:28Bind, the pins are very very fragile.
2:34, and you want to make sure all the pins like this are in a good shape.
2:39So try to. when you insert this component, try to do as flat as possible.
2:51Thereo
2:57So a have the new ports in and we're just going to screw it back in and that's all it takes I.
3:08I am going to, I have to change the all the ports.
3:12So I have transplanted the new all these new ports. I'll show you the previous connectors.
3:19So you notice that this one has way more and there's a reason for that. Let me show you.
3:42But now this one plugs into this port. So plug it in.
3:49And now it shoots out a bunch of these the ports.
3:54So it's more like that traditional style with the T-O to camera.
3:59This bad boy for like reverse cameras and stuff like that.
4:04And then lastly there's a little CAN bus box.
4:14Let me show you guys that.
4:17Simple soft and to plug this bad boy in.
4:35There's going to be a port right here.
4:38So that's all it's going to take. Hopefully you found this video helpful.
4:48If you guys were interested in this head unit itself I'll leave links down below.
4:53And make sure you guys like comment and subscribe because yeah if you like content like this smash that like button.
5:01Thank you guys for watching.
Machine-transcribed from the full-length video and lightly cleaned (product names fixed). Watch the video for exact wording.
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